Newsletter 24th September 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,

Another week has tumbled by and it is evident that he children are truly trying to act out the school’s mission statement. They are showing that they really do come to school to learn and encourage each other to do their best, even when things are difficult. As normal routines are becoming established the children continue to impress me with their positive ‘can do’ attitude towards learning.

This week I have been fortunate to collect in many English books to look at the quality of the children’s writing and how some are already making progress since the start of the year. See the stars of the week for those who have excelled in writing.

COVID 19

The same rules apply regarding reporting cases to school. If a child has symptoms please make sure that you arrange for a PCR Test as soon as possible. If a child develops symptoms at school we will ask you to come and collect your child straightaway and arrange for a PCR Test. If the result of the PCR test is negative then the child can return to school, unless they are too poorly to attend.

Individuals are not required to self-isolate if they live in the same household as someone with COVID-19, or are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, and any of the following apply:

• they are fully vaccinated
• they are below the age of 18 years and 6 months
• they have taken part in or are currently part of an approved COVID-19 vaccine trial
• they are not able to get vaccinated for medical reasons

Instead, NHS Test and Trace will inform affected individuals, children or their parents or carers that they have been in close contact with a positive case, and advise them to take a PCR test. We would encourage all individuals to take a PCR test if advised to do so.

For further clarification then please check the DFE website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/step-4-update-what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges

Upcoming Events:

Please check our school website for the dates for some of the key events which we have planned for this year. Dates for events such as Sports Days and Nativities are on our calendar. In sharing these dates with you, our aim is to help our families organise time off work, for instance, so that everyone is able to make the most of the precious memories that will be made on these dates. As the year progresses, further dates and events will be added. We will inform you of significant events in either the weekly newsletters or class newsletters.

Some Headline Dates:

• Monday 18^th October Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm
• Tuesday 19^th October Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm
• First Holy Communion First Session at School Monday 1^st November TBC

Car Parking:

Can I remind everyone that you should not park directly opposite the school entrance. Please be considerate when parking on the road outside school. We want to make sure that everyone is safe.

P.E. Kits- Reminder

We have decided to change the way that children get ready for P.E. Instead of bringing their PE kit into school and changing at their allotted time we will now revert back to the conditions we had last year. This means that children can wear their PE Kit on the days they complete PE all day. This avoids time being wasted on changing and lost school uniform and P.E. Kit.

Please see list below that details when each class has P.E.

• FS1/Little Joeys- Do not change for PE.
• FS2- Tuesday
• Y1- Monday & Friday
• Y2 Monday & Friday
• Y3- Wednesday & Thursday
• Y4- Wednesday & Friday
• Y5- Tuesday & Thursday
• Y6- Tuesday & Thursday

After School Clubs:

We have the following clubs on offer for the next 6 weeks for children from FS2 to Year 6:

Monday – Football

Tuesday – Netball (Only Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6)

Wednesday – Art and Crafts

Thursday – Multi sports

Friday – NPCAT Sport

Clubs need to be booked via Parent Pay in advance.  To ensure that clubs can run smoothly we ask you to sign up for a block of sessions, the cost of each club is £9 for the 6 weeks.

Packed Lunches:

As a Healthy School, we aim to promote healthy eating. Please don’t send sweets or too many treats in the packed lunch box. We still have children attending the school with nut allergies so don’t send anything that has nuts in please.

Stars of the Week:

This week certificates have been awarded to children who have worked in well in their writing tasks.

• Little Joeys- Jessica
• FS1- Poppy & Harriet
• FS2-Arthur & Rory
• Y1- Gabriel & Henry
• Y2- Charlotte & James
• Y3- Gracie & Isla
• Y4- Freddie & Oscar
• Y5- Freya & Sofia
• Y6 – Lucian & Riley

Thank you and have a great weekend.

Mr Geaves

Executive Head Teacher

Newsletter 24th September 2021

Y5 Autumn 1 Curriculum newsletter

Y4 Autumn 1 Curriculum Newsletter

Y3 Autumn 1 Curriculum Newsletter

Y2 Autumn Curriculum Newsletter

Y1 Autumn 1 Curriculum Newsletter

Reception Autumn 1 Curriculum Newsletter

Nursery Autumn 1 Curriculum Newsletter

Newsletter 17th September 2021

Friday 17^th September 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,

I think that it is fair to say that the children are certainly back in to the swing of things now. Today also sees Y6 on a school trip which is brilliant as we can start to do more ‘normal’ school based activities.

A shorter newsletter this week as all the class teachers have completed curriculum newsletters for you to read on the school website.

Please can I remind parents that medical /dental appointments should be taken outside of school hours when possible. If this is not possible we will ask for a copy of the appointment for our own records.

COVID 19

Can I take this opportunity to remind you all of the COVID regulations at school.

Unfortunately the virus is still very present in our school community. Although as a school our response has now changed and we no longer have to close class bubbles if we have a case, we do still need to be vigilant. We have already had a positive case in the school since the summer break.

The same rules apply regarding reporting cases to school. If a child has symptoms please make sure that you arrange for a PCR Test as soon as possible. If a child develops symptoms at school we will ask you to come and collect your child straightaway and arrange for a PCR Test. If the result of the PCR test is negative then the child can return to school, unless they are too poorly to attend.

What is now different are the rules for households. Individuals are not required to self-isolate if they live in the same household as someone with COVID-19, or are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, and any of the following apply:

• they are fully vaccinated
• they are below the age of 18 years and 6 months
• they have taken part in or are currently part of an approved COVID-19 vaccine trial
• they are not able to get vaccinated for medical reasons

Instead, NHS Test and Trace will inform affected individuals, children or their parents or carers that they have been in close contact with a positive case, and advise them to take a PCR test. We would encourage all individuals to take a PCR test if advised to do so.

For further clarification then please check the DFE website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/step-4-update-what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges

P.E. Kits

We have decided to change the way that children get ready for P.E. Instead of bringing their PE kit into school and changing at their allotted time we will now revert back to the conditions we had last year. This means that children can wear their PE Kit on the days they complete PE all day. This avoids time being wasted on changing and lost school uniform and P.E. Kit.

Please see list below that details when each class has P.E.

• FS1/Little Joeys- Do not change for PE.
• FS2- Tuesday
• Y1- Monday & Friday
• Y2 Monday & Friday
• Y3- Wednesday & Thursday
• Y4- Wednesday & Friday
• Y5- Tuesday & Thursday
• Y6- Tuesday & Thursday

Swimming

Sessions have started back brilliantly and it is lovely to hear how much the children enjoyed swimming this week.

Medical Reminder:

As stated in a previous letter can all families be vigilant when notifying the school if your child contracts measles, chicken pox or shingles. This is very important so we can advise parents any appropriate actions can then be taken

After School Clubs:

We have the following clubs on offer for the next 6 weeks for children from FS2 to Year 6:

Monday – Football

Tuesday – Netball (Only Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6)

Wednesday – Art and Crafts

Thursday – Multi sports

Friday – NPCAT Sport

Clubs need to be booked via Parent Pay in advance.  To ensure that clubs can run smoothly we ask you to sign up for a block of sessions, the cost of each club is £9 for the 6 weeks.

Packed Lunches:

As a Healthy School, we aim to promote healthy eating. Please don’t send sweets or too many treats in the packed lunch box. We still have children attending the school with nut allergies so don’t send anything that has nuts in please.

Stars of the Week:

This week certificates have been awarded to children who have worked in well on handwriting & presentation.

• Little Joeys- Parker
• FS1-Rosie & Etienne
• FS2-Harry & Frankie
• Y1- Lewis & Ciara
• Y2- Vinnie & Jack
• Y3- Orlaith & Lucy
• Y4- Logan & Jolie
• Y5- Diwai & Chloe
• Y6 – Lucian & Pollyanna

Thank you and have a great weekend.

Mr Geaves

Executive Head Teacher

Newsletter 17th September 2021

Newsletter 10th September 2021 FINAL

Friday 10^th September 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,

What a very busy week it has been here at St Joseph’s as we come to the end of our first full week back at school this term.

I would like to start by saying how delighted we have all been with the start that the children have made. They have already shown great determination to succeed and an eagerness to learn in lessons. It has been lovely to return to more ‘normal’ school activities and in particular school collective worships. These have been a joy as has a return to singing as a full school.

Thank you for your continued support of the school. Please now take the time to check through the following reminders.

COVID 19

Unfortunately the virus is still very present in our school community. Although as a school our response has now changed and we no longer have to close class bubbles if we have a case, we do still need to be vigilant. We have already had a positive case in the school since the summer break.

The same rules apply regarding reporting cases to school. If a child has symptoms please make sure that you arrange for a PCR Test as soon as possible. If a child develops symptoms at school we will ask you to come and collect your child straightaway and arrange for a PCR Test. If the result of the PCR test is negative then the child can return to school, unless they are too poorly to attend.

What is now different are the rules for households. Individuals are not required to self-isolate if they live in the same household as someone with COVID-19, or are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, and any of the following apply:

• they are fully vaccinated
• they are below the age of 18 years and 6 months
• they have taken part in or are currently part of an approved COVID-19 vaccine trial
• they are not able to get vaccinated for medical reasons

Instead, NHS Test and Trace will inform affected individuals, children or their parents or carers that they have been in close contact with a positive case, and advise them to take a PCR test. We would encourage all individuals to take a PCR test if advised to do so.

For further clarification then please check the DFE website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/step-4-update-what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges

P.E. Kits

Please can I remind you all that P.E. lessons have restarted. If children could bring P.E. kits into school on a Monday they are ready for P.E. sessions for the week. We will then ask all children to take P.E. kits home on a Friday to be washed and ready for the following week.

Swimming

We are thrilled that swimming sessions are restarting next week for the Y4 class. A separate letter has been sent out to the children involved.

After School Clubs:

Another back to normal routine restarts next week with the return of After School Clubs. We have the following clubs on offer for the next 6 weeks for children from FS2 to Year 6:

Monday – Football

Tuesday – Netball (Only Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6)

Wednesday – Art and Crafts

Thursday – Multi sports

Friday – NPCAT Sport

Clubs need to be booked via Parent Pay in advance.  To ensure that clubs can run smoothly we ask you to sign up for a block of sessions, the cost of each club is £9 for the 6 weeks.

School Trips:

Y6 will be visiting the Ironstone Museum on Friday 17^th September. A separate letter has been sent to the Y6 class.

Medical Reminder:

As stated in a previous letter can all families be vigilant when notifying the school if your child contracts measles, chicken pox or shingles. This is very important so we can advise parents any appropriate actions can then be taken.

Packed Lunches:

Every day that I am in St Joseph’s I try and make sure that I help in the lunch hall. As  A Healthy School, we aim to promote healthy eating. Please don’t send sweets or too many treats in the packed lunch box. We still have children attending the school with nut allergies so don’t send anything that has nuts in please.

Curriculum Newsletters:

Class teachers will send these home next Friday. You can find out exactly what your children will be learning this term.

Term Planner:

Being new to the school I thank you for your understanding and patience whilst I get to grips with everything that happens at this brilliant school. It is our intention to send out the planner for the term soon so watch this space……

Stars of the Week:

This week certificates have been awarded to children who have worked in their early PSHE work and settling in well into school routines.

• FS2 Annie D & Charlie S
• Y1 Gabby S & Cimmera B
• Y2 Abigail W & James V
• Y3 Emilie & Oscar W
• Y4 Evan W & Eva D
• Y5 Pippa S & Harriet A
• Y6 – Quinn H and Rowan A

Thank you for such a warm welcome and have a great weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Geaves

Executive Head Teacher

Newsletter 10th September 2021 FINAL

Dear Parents/Carers,

Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New School year. My prayers are with the whole community of St Joseph’s as we hopefully return to more ‘normal’ times and less disruption to all our daily lives because of the pandemic. I continue to pray for all those who have been affected by this terrible virus in so many ways.

My name is Simon Geaves and I am the new Executive Head Teacher here at St Joseph’s Primary School and also at St Paulinus Catholic Primary School in Guisborough. I have been the Head Teacher at St Paulinus for 9 years and have worked closely with Alison Toward in that time and know a little about the school already. It is a privilege to have been appointed as Executive Head Teacher of both schools as I am committed to providing every child with the opportunity to succeed whilst at Primary School. My entire career has been spent in Catholic Education and I look forward to getting to know the families of St Joseph’s in time.

I have already had a busy summer getting ready for this position and have had regular meetings with Mrs Toward and Miss Wright. Today, I have introduced myself to all the children and I can already tell this is a very special place. I have had some brilliant chats with the children at break and lunchtime.

Whilst my position is different to the one held by Mrs Toward my commitment to the school is unwavering. As I will need to share my time across two schools I am delighted that Miss Wright will be able to make sure the school continues to go from strength to strength whilst I might be in Guisborough. My first priority this half-term though is certainly getting to know you all.

As you know a fond farewell was given to Mrs Toward who retired before the Summer Break after many years of service to the school as Head Teacher. I am sure you will join me in wishing her all the best for a long, happy and restful retirement. I am very grateful for the wonderful position that she has left the school in.

I plan to be outside at the gate in the morning please pop over and say hello!

Yours sincerely,

Mr Geaves

Executive Head Teacher

Letter of Introduction- Mr Geaves

Please click the link below to view the letter from CEO Hugh Hegarty.

CEO Letter to Parents and Carers

Dear Parents,

We were fortunate in completing our school sports day before the rain started! Thanks to those who sent money in, we have passed this on to Isaac so that Children’s Cancer North can benefit.

The winning house on the day was ………….St Joseph so well done to those children. I think all of the children deserve a mention as they were all great sports.

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Friday Newsletter 9th July 2021

Dear Parents,

We have a really busy final few weeks in school.

Gospel Reading       

This week’s reading is from St Mark’s Gospel. Jesus was back in his home town and teaching in the synagogue. The people were very surprised. They couldn’t understand how Jesus, who they had known since he was a little boy, could have so much wisdom and teach so well. Let’s see if next week we can try not to judge anyone for where they come from or who their family is, but instead listen to them, look out for the special things that they do, and see what we can learn from them.

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Friday Newsletter 2nd July 2021